Vessel was stranded on Sow and Pigs Reef off Cuttyhunk Island, MA, on Aug. 19, 1911. James F. Avery of New Bedford, MA, was managing owner of the BERTHA. The court case arose out of the claim of Alfred H. Sharon et. al. for compensation for services rendered the BERTHA even though Avery had not authorized him to render any services. Includes a memorandum of services rendered, an agreement, and a copy of the decision of the District Court of the United States, District of Massachusetts.